Joseph Penner is a financial advisor at Fireside Capital Advisors in Dallas, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Fireside Capital Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2015. Fireside Capital Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing globally diversified portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Joshua Materne is a financial advisor at Ideology Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked across several related entities, including Ideology Financial, LLC and Materne Law, PLLC, where he advises clients on estate planning and legal matters. He is also involved in managing a real estate fund that focuses on single-family property investments. Ideology Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management and pension consulting primarily to individual and high-income clients, particularly medical doctors and dentists. The firm employs a tailored, research-driven investment approach that integrates long-term value investing with technical analysis and uses a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, options, and private placements.

Tori Ten Hagen is a financial advisor at Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC in Frisco, TX, with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Brindle & Bay since 2021, following a role at Belay Inc. She is also a licensed life insurance agent involved in insurance sales and policy reviews. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using an asset-allocation framework with a dynamic-weighting approach that includes ETFs, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The firm employs model portfolios with periodic reviews and quarterly rebalancing.

Nicolas Davis is a financial advisor with Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC in Frisco, TX. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with a Series 65 license, and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Retirement Wealth Advisors and Brindle & Bay Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a principal and insurance and annuity agent with Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on personalized planning across retirement, cash flow, tax, estate, and insurance matters. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework using exchange-traded funds and model portfolios, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with periodic rebalancing and annual reviews.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Capital Ideas in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Ideas since 1995 and has held roles at Alliance Financial Group, Rhodes Securities, and Bearing Financial Advisors. Burns is also a minority owner of Alpha Capital Dallas LLC. Capital Ideas provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and other entities, offering custom portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, and mutual funds. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis with proprietary trading models, provides ongoing due diligence on third-party managers, and delivers model portfolios and subadvisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Molly Mccarthy is a ChFC® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LD Lowe Wealth Advisory since 2006, where she is the sole advisor. LD Lowe Wealth Advisory provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee program that integrates portfolio management with planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and maintaining regular portfolio monitoring and updates.

Michael O'Reilly is a financial advisor at Dallas Financial Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including serving as president of Camcon Medical Inc. and managing member of Owl Power Solutions. Dallas Financial Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, managing diversified portfolios and incorporating options trading as part of its long-term investment strategies.

Kathleen Weber is a financial advisor at Dallas Financial Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a brand ambassador for several wine tasting companies. Dallas Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, incorporating both long-term strategies and options trading, while maintaining fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

Zachary Taylor is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. and previously held roles at Connemara Group, Todd County Public Schools, and SLAM Miami among others. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining index and exchange-traded funds with active managers and individual securities, and offers specialized services such as private investment review, placement assistance, and Puerto Rico Act 60 consulting.

Jonathan Berry is a Series 65-licensed advisor with TrueHaven Capital in Richardson, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TrueHaven Capital, he worked at Accenture for four years. TrueHaven Capital provides investment advisory and family office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering strategies that include long-term, income, and hedging approaches, and is notable for its structured Section 351 Exchange Program and involvement in alternative investments and private fund management.

Connor Castellano is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Castellano & Associates in Plano, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. He also operates as a sole proprietor offering insurance services. Castellano & Associates provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and pension plans. The firm integrates tax planning and preparation with its advisory offerings, leveraging a hybrid investment approach that combines in-house management, third-party platforms, and selected sub-advisors.

Yen Chun Chen (Michael) is a financial advisor at TKC Wealth Management LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landolt Securities, Inc. and CTBC Bank. Outside of TKC, he is a registered representative at Landolt Securities, where he sells investment products. TKC Wealth Management serves individuals, small businesses, pension and ERISA plans, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, retirement consulting, and advisor selection. The firm employs a fundamental and strategic investment approach across diverse asset classes and provides customized reporting and educational seminars.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He has been involved with the Palogic Value Fund, L.P. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in RJ9 Holdings, where he monitors private investments. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and operates a sponsored wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach, using long and short positions, derivatives, and hedging strategies to manage risk.

James Peters is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Palogic Value Management, L.P. since 2022. His prior experience includes leading Peters Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2022 and operating James R Peters CPA since 1986. He also holds an insurance agent license with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Palogic Value Management, L.P. provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and offers a sponsored wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach, managing both long and short positions with continuous risk monitoring.

Kathleen Hood is a financial advisor with Paradigm Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Harbor Light Planning and NorthWestern Mutual, as well as eight years with Handy Dandy Homes LLC. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and personal tax return preparation. The firm uses a passive, model-based investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified ETFs and emphasizes continuous planning through retainer arrangements and client education.

Scott Udkler is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at Promus Advisors since 2026. His prior roles include positions at FIFIT LLC, Bearfoot Companies LLC, and Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. between 2016 and 2026. Promus Advisors is a registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented, bottom-up investment approach that integrates active managers, index/ETF funds, and niche strategies, with a focus on diversification and an endowment model allocation to alternatives.

Ryan Vardeman is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Palogic since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board for Bsquare Corporation, a software company. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to private pooled investment vehicles and operates a sponsored wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach that integrates long and short equity positions alongside hedging and derivatives strategies.

Ruby Melton is a financial advisor at Fortune Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she has worked at Equitable Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and Charles Schwab, among other roles. Outside of financial advising, she is involved as an employee at Melton Custom Homes. Fortune Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, using an asset-allocation approach informed by risk tolerance and multiple methods of securities analysis. The firm manages approximately $396 million in assets and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring with quarterly performance reports.

Richard Alston is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with New Dimensions Wealth Management, L.L.C. since 2009. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management, emphasizing globally diversified, low-cost, passively managed investments and a buy-and-hold approach.

John Hetzel is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Pomona Wealth Management, LLC in Plano, TX, and has previously worked at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. and sK Advisor Network, LLC. John is also a managing member and Chief Compliance Officer of sK Advisor Network, a collective of smaller RIAs focused on fee-only asset management and financial services. Pomona Wealth Management provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth accredited individuals, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored asset allocations using a mix of indexed, evidence-based, and socially responsible strategies, along with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and ERISA fiduciary services.